Policeman’s hand severed in Kepong machete attack

Early yesterday afternoon, a foreign national committed a violent rampage at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, resulting in the loss of a policeman's hand. Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar reported that the suspect, armed with two machetes, attacked police officers attempting to arrest him. Police received the initial report at 4pm from a concerned citizen about an aggressive male patient.

A response team, comprising police, fire and rescue department, and health ministry personnel, was dispatched to the scene to restore order. Upon entering the residence, they were confronted by the assailant wielding the deadly weapons. Lance corporal Muhammad Fazlullah, a 26-year-old officer from Gombak district's mobile patrol unit, tragically lost his right hand in the attack and sustained additional injuries to his head and body.

Several firefighters and health ministry staff members also suffered minor injuries during the chaotic incident. The suspect managed to escape but was apprehended at a nearby playground at 8pm, as confirmed by Shazeli Kahar during a press conference at Selayang Hospital that evening. The suspect allegedly fired several gunshots at the officers during his initial attack, leading to his fatal demise upon arrival at the hospital.

The injured policeman was transported to Selayang Hospital and subsequently transferred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for emergency surgery. Despite the severity of his injuries, he is currently reported to be in stable condition.